A radar scrambler, available for under $100, has emerged as the newest tool in the ongoing battle between speeding drivers and law enforcement. For $199.95, a more advanced version can not only disrupt police liDAR but also older RF radars. These devices surpass traditional radar detectors by emitting signals that bewilder police radar systems, rendering it challenging to accurately determine a driver's speed.
Radar detectors are prohibited in the UK and several other European countries, along with certain states in the US. According to Mike Churchman, the creator of Rocky Mountain Radar in Littleton, Colo., scramblers are not subject to the same regulations as radar detectors since they do not detect radar signals. Instead, RF scramblers utilize a high-gain antenna to reflect incoming signals back to the radar gun while simultaneously emitting another radio signal to confuse the receiver.
The pricier Phazer scrambler from the company comes equipped with an infrared LED that emits invisible infrared pulses through the vehicle's windshield. Lidar interprets these pulses as reflections, determining the car's distance. However, due to speed calculations based on distance readings, inaccurate data may affect speed measurements.
Churchman stated that laws have been enacted in Oklahoma and Minnesota to prohibit our activities. The Minnesota legislation became effective in August. Despite investigations by the FBI and the Federal Trade Commission, Churchman mentioned that no legal actions have been taken against us.
The Pentagon has invested billions in electronic warfare systems utilizing technology to conceal military aircraft from radar detection. Meanwhile, the Air Force is exploring the development of laser blocker to disrupt enemy navigation systems.